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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.63, 509.51 and 185.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.63, 509.51 and 185.46 is: 278.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.63 : 509.51 = 185.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.63/509.51 = 185.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.63x = 509.51 × 185.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.63x = 94,493.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,493.72/339.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.23

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